Script Hylas 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, retro, warm, casual, playful, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachable tone, signature style, rounded, looping, connected, brushed, bouncy.
A rounded, connected script with a steady slant and smooth, brush-like stroke endings. Letterforms show generous loops and soft terminals, with frequent entry and exit strokes that help words read as a continuous line. Uppercase characters are more decorative, featuring swashy curves and occasional extended strokes, while lowercase forms stay compact and rhythmic with consistent joins. The figures are simple and sturdy, matching the overall weight and maintaining clear silhouettes alongside the letters.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium headline settings where a friendly, hand-signed feel is desired—such as branding marks, product packaging, café menus, posters, and social graphics. It performs best when allowed enough size and breathing room for its loops and connections to remain distinct.
The overall tone feels approachable and upbeat, with a nostalgic, hand-lettered charm. Its flowing connections and rounded forms give it an inviting, personal character that reads as informal but polished.
The design appears intended to provide a confident, hand-lettered script that balances readability with decorative flair. It aims for a smooth, connected writing rhythm with expressive capitals, giving designers a warm, personable voice for display typography.
Spacing appears naturally script-like, with tighter internal connections and more open gaps around capitals and punctuation-like pauses in the sample. The stroke behavior is consistent across the alphabet, giving headings a cohesive, signature-style texture without looking overly delicate.